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July 14, 2022
Where To Shop To Take Advantage Of The Exchange Rate
Many years ago, a Savile Row cutter told me about how, when he started at Anderson & Sheppard, the basement…
January 28, 2022
Q & Answer: How Should I Take Care Of My Suit?
Krishna from Columbus writes: I’m currently rebuilding my wardrobe and buying some higher-quality pieces. Since these suits will be a bit…
January 20, 2022
The Best Menswear Shop In Oakland Expands
About ten years ago, I was having dinner with a friend in Temescal, a neighborhood in North Oakland bordering Berkeley….
January 3, 2022
Darn It: A Guide On How To Fix Holes In Sweaters
As the weather outside has gotten chilly, many of us will find ourselves reaching for our favorite knitwear. But just…
December 22, 2021
How To Dress For The Holidays
Karl Lagerfeld, the former Chanel creative director who dressed like he was on a heist, was as known for his…
October 25, 2021
A Clothing Emergency Kit
I love saucy foods and nice clothes, but the two don’t always mix. The other day, I was enjoying a…
September 28, 2021
The Going Out Suit
Towards the end of Wong Kar Wai’s 1994 film Chungking Express, Tony Leung is shown rummaging through his closet. He’s preparing…
June 7, 2021
How To Dress For The Reopening
Seemingly against all odds, it looks like the United States will reopen by July 4th. Once again, we’ll be able…
December 11, 2020
What It Feels Like To Try Something On: I Miss Shopping
Men don’t often like to admit we enjoy shopping. Our reluctance is one of the reasons many men’s stores soft…
December 8, 2020
The Best Remote Shoe Repair Option
About seven years ago, I started sending all my shoe repair jobs down to Willie’s Shoe Service after having a…
September 10, 2020
Century 21 In Bankruptcy, Plans To Close Stores
An insider’s favorite discount chain, Century 21, announced today they are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close all…
May 4, 2020
Brand Together: Shop For A Shop Shares The Wealth
I recently rewatched the Devil Wears Prada to research who the real villain is (turns out it’s all of us)….
April 17, 2020
How We’re Shopping Right Now
One of the many costs of crisis is attention. The familiar rhythms of focus are interrupted — starting the day…
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